CPD (Continuing professional development

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)

A process that ensures the competency of professionals after attaining a bachelor’s degree through consistent improvement, progression, and career growth.

CPD IN THE PHILIPPINES

The implementation of programs and guidelines for continuing professional education and development of registered and licensed professionals.

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 266 S. 1995

Issued on July 25, 1995, providing for the implementation of Continuing Professional Education programs for registered professionals in the Philippines.

PRC RESOLUTION NO. 381 S. 1995

Issued on November 13, 1995, providing the initial guidelines and procedures for the CPE System in the Philippines.

PRC RESOLUTION NO. 2013-774 S. 2013

Issued on July 25, 2013, providing revised guidelines on the CPD Program for registered and licensed professionals.

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10912

The Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016, passed into law on July 21, 2016.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2016

Law requiring licensed and registered professionals to complete a certain number of CPD units every 3 years.

CPD UNITS

Units that licensed and registered professionals are required to complete within every 3-year period.

CPD COUNCIL

A council under the PRC responsible for monitoring CPD programs.

PRC RESOLUTION NO. 1032 S. 2017

Implementing Rules and Regulations for RA 10912.

GOALS OF CPD

To promote public welfare, improve professional quality, support lifelong learning, enhance competencies, and provide CPD activities aligned with the Philippine Qualifications Framework.

PUBLIC WELFARE

The promotion of the general welfare and interests of the public while delivering professional services.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY

The knowledge and skills needed by professionals to provide quality services and keep updated with current professional trends.

PHILIPPINE QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK (PQF)

Framework used to align CPD activities for national and global comparability and competitiveness.

CPD PROCESS

The process through which each profession’s CPD Council oversees the implementation and approval of CPD programs.

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY CPD COUNCIL

The CPD Council responsible for overseeing CPD programs for the Medical Technology profession.

PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD MEMBER

One member of the Medical Technology CPD Council who comes from the Professional Regulatory Board.

PAMET

The accredited organization represented by its president or officer in the Medical Technology CPD Council.

PASMETH

The national organization for schools offering the Medical Technology course or program, represented by its president or officer in the CPD Council.

CPD PROVIDERS

Organizations or entities that apply their CPD programs to the CPD Council for approval and assignment of units.

CPD PROGRAM APPLICATION

CPD providers must apply their programs to the CPD Council 45 days before conducting the activity and indicate the number of units to be assigned.

CPD CREDIT UNITS

Credits associated with approved CPD activities.

CPD ACTIVITIES

Activities through which professionals participate in continuing professional development.

PRC RESOLUTION NO. 2019-1146

Resolution concerning the transition period for the implementation of the CPD Law.

CPD TRANSITION PERIOD

Period that delayed full implementation of CPD requirements to allow time to develop necessary standards and infrastructure.

PROFESSIONALS WORKING ABROAD

Professionals working abroad were exempted from the CPD requirement during the transition period.

NEWLY LICENSED PROFESSIONALS

Professionals exempt from the CPD requirement during their first renewal cycle, covering the first 3 years after obtaining their license.